
Streamlining warehouse operations is crucial for businesses to stay competitive and efficient. Netsuite Pick Pack Ship offers a comprehensive solution to manage warehouse operations, from receiving and storing inventory to picking and shipping orders.
Netsuite's warehouse management system automates tasks such as inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and shipping, reducing manual errors and increasing productivity. By integrating these processes, businesses can improve their overall supply chain efficiency.
With Netsuite Pick Pack Ship, businesses can also optimize their warehouse layout and capacity, ensuring that inventory is stored in the most efficient way possible. This is achieved through advanced analytics and reporting tools that provide real-time insights into inventory levels and warehouse performance.
By streamlining warehouse operations, businesses can reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and increase revenue.
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NetSuite PPS Process
To set up the NetSuite PPS process, start by using the Inventory Parameters form to specify the packing location and shipping weight unit of measure. You'll also need to decide whether to print barcodes on pick lists and set up inventory reservation.
Use the Package Types form to define the dimensions of your packages, including weight, length, height, and width. This will help ensure accurate shipping calculations.
The Inventory Parameters form is also where you'll specify the shipping location. Make sure to get this right, as it will affect the entire shipping process.
You can define multiple package types on the Package Types form, allowing for flexibility in your shipping options. This is useful if you ship items of different sizes or weights.
Order Fulfillment
Order Fulfillment is a crucial step in the NetSuite pick pack ship process. From the Fulfill Orders page, select the Fulfill checkbox next to the appropriate order and hit the Submit button.
This will pull up the Item Fulfillment – To Be Generated page, where you can adjust the quantities you're fulfilling using the Items tab if you're going to partially fulfill the order. Otherwise, save the record.
NetSuite generates an Item Fulfillment record with the status of Picked and a Mark Packed button after you submit the order. The individual order will not display the Picked status, showing instead as Pending Fulfillment.
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To mark an order as packed, select the checkbox in the Pack column next to the order and hit the Submit button. You'll be taken to a Process Status page while NetSuite processes the job.
After processing is complete, the Item Fulfillment record will show a status of Packed and display the Mark Shipped button.
Shipping
Shipping is a crucial part of the NetSuite pick, pack, and ship process. It involves guiding users to the most economical shipping option based on customer SLA, ensuring the best carrier rate for each package.
RF-SMART Shipping reduces costly shipping errors by guiding users through the most detailed shipment requirements without manual intervention. This ensures the most economical shipping carrier/method is being selected.
The shipping process can be accelerated with automation, allowing customers to see massive time savings when shipping packages. This is achieved through a simple "scan, scan, ship" model.
The Pick/Pack/Ship functionality allows users to complete multiple tasks in processing a sales order in real-time, all from the same workflow. This includes scanning a Sales Order, assigning a box type, picking the order, packing, and printing shipping labels and packing slips.

The shipping process involves several forms, including Shipment Master, Ship Confirmation, Shipment Merging, Shipment Splitting, and Delete Shipments. Users can also ship multiple orders together and invoice a shipment.
The Pick, Pack, and Ship feature allows greater flexibility to process and track the status of orders through the fulfillment and shipment processes. This involves separate transactions to pick the items from inventory, pack the items to prepare them for shipping, and then ship the items to their destination.
Here are the possible statuses for a fulfillment:
- Picked – The items on the order have been picked from inventory and are waiting to be packed and shipped.
- Packed – The items on the order have been packed and are waiting to be shipped.
- Shipped – The items have been shipped out, and the order is completely fulfilled.
It's also worth noting that an order can be partially picked, partially packed, and partially shipped, resulting in multiple fulfillments with different statuses.
Picking and Packing
You can split orders over multiple pick lists, making it easier to manage large quantities of items. This feature is especially useful when you have a lot of orders to fulfill.
The picking process involves several forms, including the Pick Workbench, Pick Confirmation, and Print Pick Lists. These forms help you organize and track your picking process.

You can assign users to pick the items on the pick list, allowing multiple people to work on picking at the same time. This feature is great for teams who need to work together to get orders fulfilled.
There are several statuses for a fulfillment: Picked, Packed, and Shipped. The status of an order changes as it moves through the fulfillment process.
Here's a breakdown of the statuses:
- Picked: The items on the order have been picked from inventory and are waiting to be packed and shipped.
- Packed: The items on the order have been packed and are waiting to be shipped.
- Shipped: The items have been shipped out, and the order is completely fulfilled.
You can track orders through each step of the fulfillment process by going to Shipping > Shipping > Fulfill Orders > List. This will show you a list of item fulfillments and their statuses.
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Reports and Forms
Reports and Forms are essential tools for streamlining your shipping process with NetSuite's Pick, Pack, and Ship feature.
The feature supports a range of report forms that can be used in conjunction with its Print, Pack, and Ship features.
You can generate reports for Shipment Bill of Lading, Shipment Packing Slip, Shipment Pro Forma Invoice, Certificate Of Origin, and Canada Customs Invoice.
Here are the available report forms, listed for your convenience:
- Shipment Bill of Lading Report
- Shipment Packing Slip Report
- Shipment Pro Forma Invoice Report
- Certificate Of Origin Report
- Canada Customs Invoice Report
Report Forms
Report Forms are a crucial part of any shipping process. They help ensure that all necessary documents are completed and accurate.
If you're using the Print, Pack and Ship features, you'll have access to various report forms. These include the Shipment Bill of Lading Report and the Shipment Packing Slip Report.
The Shipment Bill of Lading Report is a must-have for tracking shipments. It contains essential details like the shipper's and consignee's information, as well as the goods being transported.
The Shipment Packing Slip Report is another vital document. It outlines the items being shipped, their quantities, and weights.
You'll also have access to the Shipment Pro Forma Invoice Report, which provides a detailed breakdown of the goods being shipped, including their costs and taxes.
The Certificate Of Origin Report and Canada Customs Invoice Report are also available for use with the Print, Pack and Ship features. These reports help ensure compliance with customs regulations and provide critical information for international shipments.
Here is a list of the report forms available for use with the Print, Pack and Ship features:
- Shipment Bill of Lading Report
- Shipment Packing Slip Report
- Shipment Pro Forma Invoice Report
- Certificate Of Origin Report
- Canada Customs Invoice Report
Query Forms
Query forms are an essential part of reports and forms, allowing users to input specific data to generate accurate reports.
A well-designed query form should include relevant fields such as date ranges, categories, and other filters to narrow down the data.
Query forms can be used to track sales performance over a specific period, for example, by including fields for date, product, and sales amount.
To make query forms more user-friendly, consider adding a "reset" button to clear all fields and start fresh.
The "Date Range" field is a common query form field that allows users to select a specific time period for the report, such as "Last Quarter" or "Year to Date".
Productivity and Efficiency
Increasing productivity and efficiency is crucial for any business, especially in warehouse operations. Golden Valley Farm Supply eliminated paper processes and increased picking accuracy to 99.98%.
By using software to simplify and streamline inventory tasks, businesses can get more done with the workers they already have. FYiDoctors utilized RF-SMART's Built-in-NetSuite solution to support warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing.
RF-SMART helped Cargo Crew eliminate manual data entry and resulting errors, while decreasing misships. This resulted in significant time savings and reduced errors.
Industrial Control Solutions chose RF-SMART to replace QuickBooks and improve inventory accuracy and production rates. The solution was a huge benefit to them, providing functionality they didn't even dream of before.
By using RF-SMART, businesses can automate manual processes and improve efficiency. Ruroc's operations were boosted by RF-SMART, eliminating manual processes and increasing productivity.
RF-SMART also helped PAC Trading increase cycle counting efficiency by 30%. This resulted in significant time savings and improved inventory accuracy.
In addition to these benefits, RF-SMART has also helped businesses improve accuracy and efficiency in their picking processes. Redcat Racing is using Pick Manager to improve accuracy and efficiency, shipping more orders per day.
RF-SMART's seamless integration with NetSuite and other systems has made it a valuable solution for businesses. This integration has enabled businesses to automate processes and improve efficiency, resulting in significant time savings and improved accuracy.
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WMS and Software
NetSuite's warehouse management (WMS) functionality is industry-leading. This means you can trust that it's reliable and effective.
With NetSuite's expertise in WMS and shipping software, you can streamline your operations and improve efficiency.
Industry-leading NetSuite warehouse management functionality and expertise is a big deal, especially for businesses with complex shipping needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I bulk fulfill orders in NetSuite?
To bulk fulfill orders in NetSuite, navigate to Transactions > Order Management > Fulfill Orders and filter the list by customer and date range. From there, you can select the orders to fulfill and post them in bulk.
Sources
- https://suiterep.com/2024/08/12/netsuite-pick-pack-and-ship/
- https://www.rfsmart.com/netsuite/solutions/pick-pack-ship
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